President's Monthly Newsletter

August 2026

President Wubah

Welcome back, Millersville! Few moments are as energizing as the start of a new semester, and the enthusiasm across campus in recent weeks has been truly inspiring. 

Move-in day set a wonderful tone as students, families, faculty, staff and volunteers came together to welcome our newest students. I was delighted to hear so many kind compliments from incoming students and their families. EPPIIC Weekend carried that spirit forward through community-building traditions such as Academic Convocation, the Candle Lighting Ceremony, and the Involvement Fair, with each helping our newest students feel more connected to the life and spirit of Millersville. On August 24, we were pleased to welcome the entire campus community back to the classroom for the first day of the fall 2026 semester. 

These memorable moments are possible because of an extraordinary amount of work behind the scenes. I extend my sincere gratitude to the faculty and staff who devoted the summer months to preparing the campus, classrooms and programs for our students. Their care, dedication and professionalism make a successful start to the academic year possible, and our ’Ville community is stronger because of their service. 

Our enrollment numbers offer another encouraging reason to celebrate. We opened the fall semester with 7,236 students (5,960 undergraduates, 1,199 graduate students and 77 doctoral students), which is an increase of 72 students over Fall 2025. This continued enrollment growth reflects the trust that students and families place in a Millersville education. 

One of the most visible signs of our forward momentum is the opening of Lombardo Hall. Made possible through the generosity of Dr. Samuel and Dena Lombardo, the extensive renovation has transformed a historic former gymnasium into a modern, technology-rich teaching and learning space. This dynamic new environment will foster innovation, collaboration and professional development while strengthening our business programs for years to come. 

As we begin this new academic year together, I am filled with gratitude for all that our community has accomplished and optimism for all that lies ahead. I wish each of you a rewarding and successful fall 2026 semester. Go, ’Ville! 

President Daniel A. Wubah

Three students walk past a brick sign that reads Millersville University on a sunny autumn day.PASSHE Pledge: Scholarship for Eligible In-state Students

I am pleased to introduce this new program established through PASSHE to assist Pennsylvania students with financial need. Eligible students would pay no out-of-pocket tuition costs after federal state and institutional aid are applied. 

A music teacher stands over a male student, guiding him as he plays a digital keyboard in a classroom filled with other students practicing on their own keyStudents Take Advantage of Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program

Grow PA benefits both students and the commonwealth by providing annual scholarships to students who enroll in majors that lead to jobs Pennsylvania most needs to fill.

Dr. Jingnan XieSaving Lives with Quantum Computing and AI

Millersville is fortunate to have faculty like Dr. Jingnan Xie teaching quantum computing and AI – “frontier technologies” that put our students at an advantage over others.

Dorothy FreySeptember Painting Event to Celebrate the Conestoga River

Our celebration of the Conestoga as Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year continues with in September with an event offered by art professor and artist Dorothy Grey. 

A classroom setting with students seated along curved tiered desks facing towards the right side of the room, many with laptops open.Space Optimization Study Drives Strategic Campus Divestment, Transformation

The various moves and relocations of campus offices over the past two summers is part of a strategic space optimization study and plan funded through PASSHE.

Biemesderfer Executive CenterMiddle States Self-Evaluation Underway

When I shared the start of the Middle States self-evaluation with the campus community, I stated that it a worthy undertaking: a university-wide conversation about our identity, our values and our vision for the future.